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KCET 2019

Karnataka Common Entrance Test or KCET 2019 is an annual state-level entrance exam organized by Karnataka Admissions Authority (KEA) for admission to undergraduate programs in different disciplines such as Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Indian System of Medicine & Homeopathy, Medical & Dental, and Farm Sciences in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2019- 20.

KCET 2019 Exam Dates are yet to be announced by KEA, however the salient features of the exam have been listed below:

KCET 2019 will be an offline, paper-based test, consisting of 3 papers in general – Biology/Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, depending on the course applied for. There will be a separate Kannada language test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates.

The syllabus for Pharmacy and other courses includes Biology, Physics and Chemistry, while for Engineering programs, the syllabus comprises of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

Successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent examination Minimum aggregate score of 50% in PCB for Medical and 45% in PCM for Engineering courses Minimum aggregate score of 45% in all subjects for other courses.

KCET 2019 Exam Dates

Candidates must note that all dates listed in this article are indicative. Official dates for KCET 2019 will be announced by KEA in due course on its website. Based on past trends, a tentative dateline for the events involved in the process can be charted. Aspirants are advised to keep a tab on the official website for updates.

Here’s a tentative schedule of KCET 2019:

Event

Date

Release of official KCET 2019 Notification

January 2019

Registration for KCET 2019

January 2019 – February 2019

Application Fee Payment Deadline

February 2019

Availability of KCET 2019 Admit Card

April 2019

KCET 2019 Exam date

April 2019

Announcement of KCET 2019 Results

May 2019

Commencement of Counselling Process

June 2019

KCET 2019 Eligibility

KCET eligibility criteria will differ from program to program. The basic eligibility conditions for admission are:

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Diploma holders in Pharmacy from an institute recognized by Pharmacy Council of India are also eligible to apply.

45% for general candidates, 40% for SC/ST candidates

Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga

English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

50% for general candidates, 40% for SC/ST candidates

Architecture (B. Arch)

Mathematics as compulsory subject

50% for general candidates, 45% for SC/ST candidates

Medical/Dental (MBBS/BDS)

English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

50% for general candidates, 40% for SC/ST candidates

Please note that admissions into Architecture, and Medical programs would be on the basis of applicant’s valid NATA and NEET scores respectively.

KCET 2019 Application Form

KCET 2019 Application Form has to be filled online and will be available for access on the official website by January 2019. Applicants are advised to carefully read the instructions prior to filling the Application Form.KCET Application process should be completed well before the deadline in order to avoid last minute rush.

Complete the registration process by filling all the mandatory fields with correct details. Upon completion of entering all details a unique Application ID and password would be generated and also sent to registered email ID. This ID and password would be required for future access to the website and all information pertinent to KCET 2019.

Upload scanned copies of applicant’s recent passport-size color photograph, specimen signature and left thumb impression as well as parent’s signature.

Once all the above steps are complete, applicants are advised to carefully verify the entries made by them and if any changes are required they can do so before accepting the declaration and submitting the Application Form.

The next step is that of Application Fee Payment which can be done in offline mode, to be paid in any of the specified Bank Branches/e-Post Office. The fee payment process is discussed in detail in the following section.

Applicants should obtain at least 3 prints of the application form, affix copies of the recent passport-size photograph uploaded on the online application form, specimen signature, left-hand thumb impression on the space provided.

Next, the applicants have to get these copies of the application forms attested by the Head of the Institute studied last for presentation during document verification along with the fee payment challan.

It is very important to note that if any of the information furnished in the online application form is found to be false or incorrect, the candidature is liable to be rejected and the fee paid shall be forfeited.

Applicants claiming reservation should present the supporting documents during document verification without fail.

KCET 2019 Application Fee

KCET 2019 Application Fee can be paid via offline mode only. Applicants need to download and print the bank challan (in triplicate) from the official website and deposit the requisite amount with any of the designated Bank branches or e-Post Offices.

Once the fee is paid, the bank/post office would stamp the payment details on two of the challan copies which the applicant is required to retain for further use. Candidates residing out of India need to remit the fee via Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority’ payable at Bangalore.

The Application fee payable according to different category of candidates:

Category

Fee Payable

General/OBC

INR 650

SC/ST/PWD

INR 500

Candidates who are residing out of Karnataka

INR 750

Candidates who are residing out of India

INR 5000

KCET 2019 Admit Card

Candidates who have submitted the online application form complete in all respects will be able to download their KCET 2019 Admit Card from the official website prior to the scheduled exam date. KCET Admit card will showcase important details about the candidates as well as exam venue, such as Candidate’s name & Application number, examination center, exam date & timing etc. Please note that, candidates not carrying a valid ID card issued by KEA, will not be allowed to take the test.

The following steps are involved in downloading the KCET 2019 admit card:

Visit the KEA official website.

Click on the KCET 2019 Admit Card link

Enter appropriate login credentials to access the admit card

Download and print multiple copies of the document for further use.

KCET 2019 Exam Centers

KCET exams are conducted in about 54 centers across Karnataka. Candidates can name their preferred test center in the online application form. However, they need to select a center located in the same district from where they have qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination. Candidates who are seeking reservation under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga eligibility clauses should choose a test center at Bangalore only.

Here follows a list of exam centers where KCET has been organized in the recent past.

Exam Centers

Jamakhandi

Davangere

Moodabidre

Bangalore

Dharwad

Puttur

Doddaballapur

Hubli

Ujire

Belgaum

Gadag

Mysore

Athani

Gulbarga

Raichur

Chickodi

Hassan

Ramanagara

Gokak

Haveridte

Channapatna

Bellary

Karwar

Shimoga

Hospet

Dandeli

Bhadravathi

Bidar

Kumta

Sagar

Basavakalyan

Sirsi

Tumkur

Bhalki

Kolar

Tiptur

Bijapur

KGF

Udupi 1

Chamarajanagar

Koppal

Karkala

Kollegal

Madikeri

Kundapura

Chickaballapur

Mandya

Yadgir

Chickamagalur

Krishnarajapet

Bagalkot

KCET Exam Pattern 2019

KCET 2019 is a pen-paper based test with OMR response sheet. The examination will be held for 2-days in a row, split into 4-sessions, one each for Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.The paper will consist of 60 objective-type questions required to be completed in 80 minutes. Each question carries a score of 1 mark and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in KCET 2019.

Subject-wise breakup of KCET 2019 exam has been tabulated below.

Subjects

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Physics

60

60

Chemistry

60

60

Biology

60

60

Mathematics

60

60

Candidates who are seeking reservation under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses will have to appear for a Kannada Language Test, in which the cut-off score is 12 out of 50 marks.

Candidates have to enter their registration number to check their results.

Keep a print copy of the result & safe it till the admission procedure not over.

The authority will also release the KCET cut off after the result declaration.

KCET 2019 Merit List

KCET 2019 Merit list will be released soon after results are made available on the official website. The merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate’s KCET 2019 score and percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination. The Merit list is the deciding factor whether a candidate will be able to attend the counseling process or not. The following table depicts the factor that forms the base of Merit List for different disciplines.

Courses

Merit Ranking based on

Engineering

KCET Score and PCM score in the qualifying examination.

Medical

As per the eligibility norms prescribed in NEET examination

Indian School of Medicine and Homeopathy

On the basis of marks scored by candidates in PCB in KCET 2019 as well as marks scored in the same subjects in the qualifying exam, taken in equal proportions

Pharmacy

On the basis of marks scored by candidates in PCB or PCM in KCET 2019, whichever is highest.

Architecture

As per the norms prescribed by NATA

Farm Sciences

On the basis of marks scored by candidates in PCB in KCET 2019 as well as marks scored in the same subjects in the qualifying exam, taken in equal proportions, common rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to these programs.

Vet. Sci. & Animal Husbandry

On the basis of marks scored by candidates in PCB in KCET 2019, separate rank list will be prepared and published

KCET Counseling 2019

KCET 2019 Counselling is expected to commence in June 2019. Candidates that meet the cut off score will be invited for the counseling process on the basis of their merit ranking in KCET 2019. Document verification is an extremely important part of the Counseling process. Candidates are advised to carry all relevant document in original as well as photocopies to present for verification.

Candidates need to be present personally for the process

The allotment of seats will take place on the basis of KCET 2019, seat availability & candidate’s preferences.

Candidate, if dissatisfied with the seat allotment, can participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

The following documents must be presented in original along with attested photo copies at the time of document verification.

10th & 12th Mark sheet & Passing Certificate

KCET 2019 Admit Card & Score Card

Two passport size photographs, identical to the one uploaded with the online application form.